Full-Time Head of Engineering

Technical Vision:

• Define the technological roadmap that aligns with our company's vision and drives innovation
• Research and champion new technologies for our products, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve
• Choose the optimal tech stack for new products and evaluate the need for migrating existing systems to new technologies
• Establish consistent technical approaches across all products to enhance efficiency and maintainability
• Create templates and best practices for the rapid launch of new products

Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborate with the CEO to transform business objectives into actionable technical plans
• Actively participate in product discovery processes, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments
• Justify technical decisions from a business perspective, demonstrating their impact on our goals
• Foster specialized technical expertise within the engineering team
• Participate in strategic product development meetings, shaping the direction of our products
• Effectively articulate and promote the technical vision to unit leaders and stakeholders

Operational management:

• Streamline interactions between engineering teams and other units
• Establish and implement metrics to measure team effectiveness and track progress
• Develop and maintain technical dashboards to provide insights into system performance and identify potential issues
• Optimize resources and processes to ensure efficient engineering delivery of our products
• Proactively plan for and manage risks in the development process, documenting procedures to ensure smooth execution

Team development:

• Guide and mentor technical leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to excel
• Support and enhance the team's skills through workshops and training opportunities
• Create the conditions for successful scaling of our engineering teams as we grow
• Implement best practices in software development to ensure high-quality code and efficient workflows

• At least 5 years of experience in software development with more than 3 years managing technical teams (Team Lead, Engineering Manager, etc.)
• A track record of success in a startup environment as a Tech Lead, CTO, or Engineering Manager
• Experience managing distributed teams and sub-teams, demonstrating strong leadership and delegation skills
• A solid technical background, particularly in backend development, with knowledge of SDLC, DevOps principles, and development methodologies
• Excellent planning, resource management, and task delegation skills
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly
• Proven experience in delivery management and process documentation
• Experience creating and implementing technical metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• A knack for standardizing development processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Ability to make informed decisions based on data analysis and insights
• A passion for exploring new technologies and staying ahead of industry trends
• Startup mindset: Embrace a startup mentality, characterized by adaptability and agility
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms, ensuring everyone understands the "why" behind decisions

Will be a plus:

• Experience rapidly scaling a team or product from scratch or through significant growth phases
• Experience restructuring technical teams to optimize performance and efficiency
• Knowledge of current technological trends and their potential impact on our business
• Familiarity with ML, AI, high-load projects, and cloud technologies
• Experience with mobile app development

JatApp ​​is an IT product company that creates valuable high-tech products used daily by millions worldwide.